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==GFS Model==
The GFS model of NOAA, previously known as AVN/MRF, covers the globe at <tt>T254</tt> (roughly equivalent to <tt>0.5x0.5</tt> degrees) with 64 vertical levels. The model is run every 6 hours, forecasting 16 days in to the future.
For a brief description of GFS model read [http://www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/gmb/moorthi/gam.html this document].
For a brief description of GFS model read [http://www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/gmb/moorthi/gam.html this document].
==Output==
The model output is provided in the NOAA website in the [[GRIB format]].

Revision as of 08:54, 31 May 2006

GFS Model

The GFS model of NOAA, previously known as AVN/MRF, covers the globe at T254 (roughly equivalent to 0.5x0.5 degrees) with 64 vertical levels. The model is run every 6 hours, forecasting 16 days in to the future.

For a brief description of GFS model read this document.

Output

The model output is provided in the NOAA website in the GRIB format.